Celebrate the Dana Point Festival of Whales aboard Captain Dave’s Eco-Hero Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari, a special event cruise featuring guest educators onboard and a kids-go-free-with-paid-adult offer during the Festival.

This 2½-hour safari departs from Dana Point Harbor aboard Hoku Nai’a, Captain Dave’s eco-friendly power catamaran, and includes live narration and engaging ocean education in a fun, approachable setting. Guest educators, currently including Shark Stewards, join the trip to share additional insight into marine conservation, sharks, and ocean stewardship.

Guests may encounter huge pods of dolphins, gray whales, humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, sea lions, seabirds, and other marine wildlife while exploring the waters off Dana Point, known as the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World®.

Dana Point is a designated Whale Heritage Area, recognized internationally for its commitment to whale conservation and responsible wildlife tourism. Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari is a Responsible Whale Watching–approved partner with the World Cetacean Alliance, reflecting a long-standing commitment to respectful, education-focused marine wildlife viewing.

Guests can also enjoy complimentary Mrs. Capt. Dave’s famous homemade brownies, a long-standing favorite, with additional snacks and beverages available for purchase onboard.

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